Superannuation tax breaks require far more radical overhaul, argues Grattan Institute

The Grattan Institute argues that many superannuation tax concessions are misdirected at high income earners. (ABC News: John Gunn)

As the government prepares for a battle over its proposed superannuation tax changes on balances above $3 million, the Grattan Institute think tank has argued super reforms should go much, much further.

In a pre-budget report outlining potential policy changes to the superannuation system, Grattan Institute researchers Brendan Coates and Joey Moloney argued forcefully that super required radical reform.